Apple working on Mac Pro with powerful specs and modular design; refreshes current models

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Apple is working on a new Mac Pro desktop computer which has not received an update since 2013. The company will refresh the Mac Pro with powerful specs and a modular design.  Continue reading “Apple working on Mac Pro with powerful specs and modular design; refreshes current models”

Apple will make its own graphics chips for future iPhones

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Apple has announced that it will no longer use graphics chips from UK based Imagination Technologies for its iPhone. The company will not use Imagination Technologies’ intellectual property in its new products in 15 months to two years time, and as such will not be eligible for royalty payments under the current license and royalty agreement.
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iPhone 8 tipped to feature True Tone display

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This year’s iPhone 8 is expected to sport edge-to-edge OLED displays instead of LCD display. Now, a latest research note from Barclays, all the three iPhones in 2017 ( iPhone 7s, iPhone 7s Plus and iPhone 8) are expected to feature True Tone displays.
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Apple opens app accelerator in Bengaluru

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Apple CEO Tim Cook had announced an iOS app Design and Development Accelerator in Bengaluru during his visit in India last year in May. Now, the company has officially announced the opening of its app accelerator in Bangalore. Continue reading “Apple opens app accelerator in Bengaluru”

Apple to start assembling iPhones in Bengaluru from April: Karnataka IT minister

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Apple is gearing up to start assembling iPhones in India. According to a latest PTI report, the company will start making iPhones in the country from April. The news comes a month after government of Karnataka welcomed Apple’s proposal to begin “initial manufacturing operations” in Bangalore.

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Samsung Galaxy S8+ vs Apple iPhone 7 Plus – What’s different

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Samsung’s S series lineup and Apple’s iPhone lineup never do get announced at the same time. Hence most people say that comparisons between the two are often unfair. While that may be debatable, a comparison is definitely needed and is unavoidable. Here is a spec comparison between the two bigger siblings in each company’s lineup.

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Samsung Galaxy S8 vs Apple iPhone 7 – What’s Different

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Samsung’s S series lineup and Apple’s iPhone lineup never do get announced at the same time. Hence most people say that comparisons between the two are often unfair. While that may be debatable, a comparison is definitely needed and is unavoidable. Here is a spec comparison between the two smaller siblings in each company’s lineup.

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Apple releases iOS 10.3 with Find My AirPods, Apple File System, watchOS 3.2 and macOS Sierra 10.12.4

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Apple has finally released iOS 10.3 after several betas. This brings Find My AirPods support using Find my iPhone, CarPlay improvements, Apple’s new Apple File System (APFS) which may free up some space, and more. Find my iPods and cricket sports scores and stats for Indian Premier League and International Cricket Council for Siri was introduced in iOS 10.3 beta earlier this year. Continue reading “Apple releases iOS 10.3 with Find My AirPods, Apple File System, watchOS 3.2 and macOS Sierra 10.12.4”

Apple patent shows iPhone or iPad docking system to Macbook

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A new patent from Apple published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) describes a way by which you can dock your iPhone into the MacBook-like shell and power it using the smartphone. Titled as Electronic accessory device, the patent application was first discovered by Apple Insider.

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Apple iPad Mini 4 128GB storage variant now starts at Rs. 34900, other models discontinued

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Apple launched iPad mini 4 in India back in October 2015 in 16GB, 64GB and 128GB variants. Today Apple has announced that it will only be available in 128GB version from now and other versions have been discontinued.

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Apple launches Clips video creation and sharing app for iPhone and iPad

apple clip appApple has introduced Clips, a new video app that allow users to create short videos, by adding photos, filters, music. It takes cues from Snapchat, Instagram and Prisma and lets you make vibrant and creative videos that can be shared with friends the Messages app or popular social networks.
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Apple iPhone SE storage doubled, now comes in 32GB and 128GB models, starts at Rs. 27200

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Apple introduced the iPhone SE smartphone back in March last year in 16GB and 64GB variants. It was launched in India in April. Today Apple has announced 32GB and 128GB variants of the iPhone SE, doubling the capacity. Continue reading “Apple iPhone SE storage doubled, now comes in 32GB and 128GB models, starts at Rs. 27200”

Apple introduces new 9.7-inch iPad with Retina display, Touch ID starting at Rs. 28900

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Apple just announced a new 9.7-inch iPad that will replace the iPad Air 2 that was introduced in 2014. It has a the same 9.7-inch Retina display, but this is powered by A9 chip and M9 motion coprocessor. It Touch ID fingerprint sensor and is just 7.5 mm thick. It also has a 8-megapixel camera and a 1.2-megapixel FaceTime HD front camera. Continue reading “Apple introduces new 9.7-inch iPad with Retina display, Touch ID starting at Rs. 28900”

Apple introduces red iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus

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Apple has officially unveiled special edition (Product)Red iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus. The company was rumored to launch a red color variant last month. The new (Product) Red iPhone 7 marks the latest in Apple’s longstanding 10-year partnership with (Red), which supports HIV/AIDS programs

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Apple extends AppleCare+ purchase deadline from 60 days to one year for iPhone

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Apple has extended the timeframe of buying AppleCare+ insurance at the time of buying iPhones from 60 days to one year. The company has not yet updated information page for AppleCare+. Prior to this, only Macs  and Apple TV had the option of adding Apple Care+ within one year of the initial purchase.  Continue reading “Apple extends AppleCare+ purchase deadline from 60 days to one year for iPhone”